HeyRuaHow to say “solstice” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianstad
- English:
- solstice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-un-stad” /ˈɟɾʲiənˌsˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- grianstadanna (solstices)
- Genitive singular:
- grianstad, an ghrianstad (e.g. lá an ghrianstad, the day of the solstice)
- Genitive plural:
- grianstadanna, na ngrianstadanna (e.g. dátaí na ngrianstadanna, the dates of the solstices)
What does “grianstad” mean?
- solstice
- Either of the two times in the year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point at noon, giving the longest or shortest day.Also: summer solstice, winter solstice, longest day, shortest day.
“Grianstad” with the article
The plural of solstice in Irish is grianstadanna. Here is grianstad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grianstad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grianstad, the Irish word for solstice.
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Solstice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solstice?
The Irish for solstice is grianstad (pronounced “GREE-un-stad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grianstadanna.
How do you pronounce grianstad in Irish?
Grianstad is said like “GREE-un-stad” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiənˌsˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of solstice in Irish?
The plural of grianstad is grianstadanna; with the article, na grianstadanna means “the solstices”. The genitive plural is grianstadanna, as in dátaí na ngrianstadanna (the dates of the solstices).
Why does grianstad change to ghrianstad or ngrianstad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grianstad becomes mo ghrianstad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrianstad (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for equinox?
An equinox is 'cónocht', while 'grianstad' is a solstice, literally a 'sun stop'.
